Here you can browse the House of Commons Order of Business for Thursday 29th March.

Notes:
* indicates a question for oral answer.
[R] indicates that the Member has declared a relevant interest.
Questions for oral answer not reached receive a written answer.
Supplementary questions will also be asked. Other Ministers may also answer.

+ indicates Government business.
Timings are indicative only.

At 11.30 a.m. Prayers

Afterwards

Private Business

Note: Private business is not debated at this time, and may not be proceeded with if opposed.

Further Consideration of Bill, as Amended

City of London (Ward Elections) Bill. (By Order.)

On Further Consideration of the City of London (Ward Elections) Bill, as amended, to move, That the Bill be further considered upon this day six months.

[For Amendments, see pp. 43 to 53 of the Notice Paper relating to Private Business.]

Afterwards

Oral Questions to the Chancellor of the Exchequer

*1

Sir Teddy Taylor (Rochford and Southend East): If he will make a statement on the impact on the UK economy of the level of the single European currency.

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154596
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*2

Mr Peter Brooke (Cities of London and Westminster): What recent representations he has received on government policy in relation to trends in UK competitiveness; and if he will make a statement.

(
154597
)

*3

Mr Desmond Browne (Kilmarnock and Loudoun): How many families are entitled to the children's tax credit.

(
154598
)

*4

Mr Graham Brady (Altrincham and Sale West): If he will make a statement on his policy on the taxation of personal service companies.

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154599
)

*5

Mr John Wilkinson (Ruislip-Northwood): If he will make a statement on his policy on the taxation of personal service companies.

(
154600
)

*6

Mr Andrew Robathan (Blaby): If he will make a statement on his policy regarding the savings ratio.

(
154601
)

*7

Angela Smith (Basildon): If he will make a statement on his plans for future investment in the health service.

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154602
)

*8

Mr Andrew Mackinlay (Thurrock): If he will make a statement on the work of the Office for National Statistics.

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154603
)

*9

Mr Nigel Evans (Ribble Valley): If he will make a statement on his policy towards energy taxation.

(
154604
)

*10

Mr Nicholas Winterton (Macclesfield): What recent representations he has received on the taxation of savings.

(
154605
)

*11

Mr Owen Paterson (North Shropshire): If he will make a statement on the means by which he will evaluate compliance with his five economic tests for joining the euro.

(
154606
)

*12

David Taylor (North West Leicestershire): What assessment he has made of the impact of the UK's adoption of the euro on the prospects for the competitiveness of UK manufacturing industry.

(
154607
)

*13

Bob Russell (Colchester): When the lower rate of value-added tax on residential conversion works will be introduced.

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154608
)

*14

Mr Phil Sawford (Kettering): What impact his policies have had on unemployment levels in Kettering since 1997; and if he will make a statement.

(
154610
)

*15

Mr William Cash (Stone): If he will take account of the performance of the euro since 1999 in addition to the five economic tests under his policy towards the single currency.

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154611
)

*16

Mr Michael Connarty (Falkirk East): What measures he is taking to ensure a high take-up by families with children of allowances to which they are entitled.

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154613
)

*17

Mr Eric Illsley (Barnsley Central): What representations he has received regarding the fall in the value of pension funds.

(
154614
)

*18

Mr Tim Boswell (Daventry): If he will make a statement on taxation of those over 65.

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154615
)

*19

Sir Sydney Chapman (Chipping Barnet): What assessment he has made of the effect on business activity of the climate change levy.

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154616
)

*20

Mr James Gray (North Wiltshire): What account he will take of the performance of the Eurozone since 1st January 1999 in reaching a decision on British membership of the euro.

(
154617
)

*21

Mr Phil Hope (Corby): What recent representations he has received from charities and the churches on government plans to write off debt owed by the poorest countries.

(
154620
)

*22

Dr Brian Iddon (Bolton South East): What recent assessment he has made of the impact of the working families' tax credit in reducing child poverty.

(
154621
)

*23

Mr Gerald Howarth (Aldershot): How many people have been affected by the abolition of the married couples allowance.

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154622
)

*24

Mr David Tredinnick (Bosworth): How much the abolition of the married couples' allowance will cost the average couple of working age in a full financial year.

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154623
)

*25

Mr Eric Pickles (Brentwood and Ongar): If he will make a statement on his future taxation policy towards pensioners.

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154624
)

*26

Mr John McFall (Dumbarton): If he will make a statement on his targets for employment in Scotland.

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154625
)

*27

Mr Andrew George (St Ives): What progress he has made in the delivery of EU Objective 1 funds to Objective 1 regions.

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154626
)

*28

Mr Andrew Love (Edmonton): What assessment he has made of the impact of his measures designed to reduce youth and long-term unemployment.

(
154627
)

*29

Julia Drown (South Swindon): If he will make a statement on his recent announcement on the establishment of a purchase fund for global health.

(
154628
)

*30

Mr John Bercow (Buckingham): If he will make a statement on the taxation of savings.

(
154629
)

*31

Mr Adrian Bailey (West Bromwich West): What assessment he has made of the impact of the measures in his Budget on unemployment rates in the UK.

(
154630
)

*32

Sir George Young (North West Hampshire): If he will make a statement on his policies on annuities.

(
154631
)

*33

Mr Simon Thomas (Ceredigion): If he will list the measures in his Budget which will benefit small businesses in Ceredigion.

(
154632
)

*34

Mr Geoffrey Clifton-Brown (Cotswold): What account he takes in making his fiscal forecasts of the cyclical nature of the economy.

(
154633
)

*35

Mrs Louise Ellman (Liverpool, Riverside): What assessment he has made of the impact of the tax changes announced in the Budget on the regeneration in Liverpool.

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154634
)

At 12.30 p.m.

Private Notice Questions (if any)Ministerial Statements (if any)

Main Business

+ 1

ADJOURNMENT [Until 7.00 p.m.]

The Prime Minister

That this House do now adjourn.

Proposed subject for debate: Intelligence Agencies.

Debate may continue until 7.00 p.m.

+ 2

LIAISON COMMITTEE (SUB-COMMITTEE) [No debate after 7.00 p.m.]

Margaret Beckett

That Standing Order No. 145 (Liaison Committee) be amended as follows:

Line 31, at end add

`( ) The committee shall have power to appoint a sub-committee, which shall have power to send for persons, papers and records, to sit notwithstanding any adjournment of the House, and to report to the committee from time to time.

( ) The committee shall have power to report from time to time the minutes of evidence taken before the sub-committee.

Motion made, and Question proposed, That the Select Committee on Science and Technology shall have leave to meet concurrently with any committee of the Lords on science and technology or any sub-committee thereof, for the purpose of deliberating or taking evidence, and to communicate to any such committee its evidence or any other documents relating to matters of common interest (Paddy Tipping).

If opposed, this item cannot be taken after 7.00 p.m.

+ 4

SELECT COMMITTEES (JOINT MEETINGS) [No debate after 7.00 p.m.]

Margaret Beckett
Paddy Tipping

That Standing Order No. 152 (Select committees related to government departments) be amended as follows:

Line 40, before the word `European' insert the words `Environmental Audit Committee or with the'.

Line 50, before the word `European' insert the words `Environmental Audit Committee or with the'.

Line 52, at the end insert the words:

`(4A) notwithstanding paragraphs (2) and (4) above, where more than two committees or sub-committees appointed under this order meet concurrently in accordance with paragraph (4)(e) above, the quorum of each such committee or sub-committee shall be two.'.

[The decision of a Committee to sit in public may be rescinded without notice.]

Written Questions tabled on Wednesday 28th March for answer today++

1

Shona McIsaac (Cleethorpes): To ask the Secretary of State for the Environment, Transport and the Regions, when he will issue directions to the Civil Aviation Authority under section 66 of the Transport Act 2000; and if he will make a statement.

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156438
)

2

Dr Phyllis Starkey (Milton Keynes South West): To ask the Secretary of State for International Development, what response the Government is making to the humanitarian crisis in Afghanistan; and if she will make a statement.

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156479
)

3

Siobhain McDonagh (Mitcham and Morden): To ask the Secretary of State for Northern Ireland, if he will make a statement on the Government's provision of a national memorial in remembrance of those who lost their lives in the service of the Crown during the course of the Northern Ireland troubles.

(
156480
)

4

Mr Chris Pond (Gravesham): To ask the Secretary of State for Northern Ireland, what steps he is taking to reduce crime in Northern Ireland.

(
156481
)

5

Mr Clive Soley (Ealing, Acton and Shepherd's Bush): To ask the Secretary of State for Northern Ireland, when he will publish the Eighth Annual Report of the Independent Commissioner for the Holding Centre.

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156482
)

6

Dr Brian Iddon (Bolton South East): To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, when his Department will select prime contractors to provide the new sonar systems for the Type 23 frigates and Hunt class mine counter-measures vessels.

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156485
)

7

Mr Nigel Beard (Bexleyheath and Crayford): To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, if he will make a statement on the formation of the Warship Support Agency; and what key targets have been set for 2001-02.

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156486
)

8

Dr Ian Gibson (Norwich North): To ask the Secretary of State for Culture, Media and Sport, what progress has been made on the establishment of the UK Standards Authority for sport; and what the membership is of the authority.

(
156487
)

9

Barbara Follett (Stevenage): To ask Mr Chancellor of the Exchequer what the next stage of public consultation in respect of orders implementing the Financial Services and Markets Act 2000 will involve; and when it will be carried out.

(
156488
)

10

Mr Andrew Dismore (Hendon): To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign and Commonwealth Affairs, if he will list the forthcoming business in the Council of the European Union for April and the major European Union events for the period between 30th April and September.

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156543
)

11

Mr Peter Bradley (The Wrekin): To ask the Secretary of State for Education and Employment, what plans he has to continue the computers for teachers' initiative.

(
156544
)

12

Mr Adrian Bailey (West Bromwich West): To ask the Minister for the Cabinet Office, what assessment she has made of departmental e-business strategies.

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156545
)

13

Mr Andrew Dismore (Hendon): To ask the Secretary of State for Education and Employment, what plans he has to standardise the financial information required of schools.

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156546
)

14

Mr John Grogan (Selby): To ask the Secretary of State for Health, when he will publish the Government's response to the Advisory Council on the Misuse of Drugs report on Reducing Drug Related Deaths.

(
156547
)

15

Mr Clive Efford (Eltham): To ask the Secretary of State for Health, if he will publish the key targets for 2001-02 for the Medical Devices Agency.

(
156548
)

16

Mr Phil Hope (Corby): To ask the Secretary of State for the Home Department, what plans he has to change the procedures for dealing with applications for British citizenship.

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156549
)

17

Dr Howard Stoate (Dartford): To ask the Secretary of State for Trade and Industry, what progress the Steering Group on Electricity Security and Stability Issues has made in following up the recommendations made by the consultants Merz and McLeelan in the White Paper, Conclusions of the Review of Energy Sources for Power Generation and the Government response to the fourth and fifth reports of the Trade and Industry Committee, Cm 4071.

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156550
)

18

Mr Doug Henderson (Newcastle upon Tyne North): To ask the Parliamentary Secretary, Lord Chancellor's Department, if he will make a statement on the evaluation of the Civil Procedure Rules.

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156636
)

19

Mr David Lammy (Tottenham): To ask the Secretary of State for Trade and Industry, when he will announce his decision on AMEC Border Wind's proposal to build a windfarm at Humble Hill, Kelder, Northumberland.

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156637
)

20

Mr Martin Salter (Reading West): To ask the Secretary of State for Education and Employment, if he will make a statement on the extension of the New Deal for Partners of Unemployed People.

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156638
)

21

Mr Keith Darvill (Upminster): To ask the Parliamentary Secretary, Lord Chancellor's Department, what steps the Lord Chancellor is taking to reform the Public Trust Office; and if he will make a statement.

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156639
)

22

Ms Hazel Blears (Salford): To ask the Secretary of State for the Environment, Transport and the Regions, if he has reached a decision following his consultation paper on smoking in taxis issued in October 1999.

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156640
)

23

Mr Lawrie Quinn (Scarborough and Whitby): To ask the Secretary of State for the Environment, Transport and the Regions, when the joint inquiry report into train protection systems chaired by Lord Cullen and Professor Uff is expected to report.

(
156641
)

24

Mr Jim Dobbin (Heywood and Middleton): To ask the Minister of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food, if he will publish the most recent figures for confirmed BSE cases broken down by year of birth.

(
156642
)

25

Mr Paul Goggins (Wythenshawe and Sale East): To ask the Secretary of State for Social Security, what plans he has to allow registered social landlords to undertake elements of housing benefit administration.

(
156684
)

26

Mr Paul Goggins (Wythenshawe and Sale East): To ask the Secretary of State for Social Security, what changes he proposes to make to the rules regarding funeral payments.

(
156685
)

27

Mr Peter Bradley (The Wrekin): To ask the Secretary of State for the Environment, Transport and the Regions, when he expects to publish proposals for the use of the powers contained in section 16 of the Local Government Act 1999; and if he will make a statement.

(
156699
)

Standing Committee Notices

The Fifth Standing Committee on Delegated Legislation will meet on Thursday 29th March at 9.55 a.m. to consider the Local Government Finance (England) Special Grant Report (No. 80) on 2001-02 Special Grant for Rate Relief in Respect of Hardship Caused by Foot and Mouth Disease (HC 368) and the draft Non-Domestic Rating (Public Houses and Petrol Filling Stations) (England) Order 2001.

The Programming Sub-Committee of Standing Committee A in respect of the Social Security Fraud Bill [Lords] will meet on Monday 2nd April at 6 p.m.

Standing Committee A will meet on Tuesday 3rd April at 10.30 a.m. and 4.30 p.m. to consider the Social Security Fraud Bill [Lords].

Standing Committee B will meet on Monday 2nd April at 4.30 p.m., Tuesday 3rd April at 10.30 a.m. and 4.30 p.m., Wednesday 4th April at 10.30 a.m. and 4.30 p.m. and Thursday 5th April at 9.00 a.m. and 1.30 p.m. further to consider the Special Educational Needs and Disability Bill [Lords].

Standing Committee C will meet on Wednesday 4th April at 10.30 a.m. and 4.30 p.m. further to consider the Christmas Day Trading Bill.

European Standing Committee C will meet on Wednesday 4th April at 10.30 a.m. to consider European Union Document No. 10544/00 relating to community postal services.

The First Standing Committee on Delegated Legislation will meet on Monday 2nd April at 4.30 p.m. to consider the draft Social Security (Breach of Community Order) Regulations 2001.

The Second Standing Committee on Delegated Legislation will meet on Monday 2nd April at 4.30 p.m. to consider the draft Scottish Parliament (Elections etc.) (Amendment) Order 2001.

The Third Standing Committee on delegated Legislation will meet on Monday 2nd April at 4.30 p.m. to consider the draft Relevant Authorities (General Principles) Order 2001.

The Fourth Standing Committee on Delegated Legislation will meet on Monday 2nd April at 4.30 p.m. to consider the Local Government Finance (England) Special Grant Report (No. 79) on School Standards, Support of Educational Budgets and Costs of Transitional Funding (HC 355).